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Keynote session - Future-Proofing Europe: Universities at the Heart of Skills, Youth, and Innovation
Back to DAY 2 - May 7, 2025
IE TOWER
Auditorium (Avenida de Monforte de Lemos, 4)
IE Tower, Paseo de la Castellana 259E
Details
This session will highlight how higher education institutions can strengthen Europe’s talent pipeline, support lifelong learning, and bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policy. Commissioner Micallef will provide insights into the European vision for skills development, the importance of culture and sport in fostering social cohesion, and how universities can be key drivers of a resilient and competitive Europe.
Speakers
Glenn Micallef
COMMISSIONER (2024-2029) | Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport
European Commission
Glenn Micallef serves as the Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, with a focus on giving young people more freedom, say, and responsibility in society. His role involves ensuring that the interests of both present and future generations are respected in policy and law-making, through the preparation of a Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. He works to amplify the voices of young people in shaping Europe’s future, coordinating annual Youth Policy Dialogues, and establishing the President’s Youth Advisory Board. Micallef also focuses on developing a new Culture Compass to address various aspects of culture, particularly aiming to improve the working conditions of artists and cultural professionals. Additionally, he is advancing a strategy to strengthen the European Sport Model, promoting physical and mental health through increased physical activity, and implementing an action plan to combat cyberbullying. His work also includes strategic foresight to identify trends and technologies that will affect future generations.